Which exponential expression is equal to 3 ^ - 4 * 3 ^ 5 ?

Question

A (3 ^ 3)/(3 ^ 2)

X

B (3 ^ 3)/(3 ^ - 1)

X

C (3 ^ 4) ^ - 5

X

D (3 ^ 4) ^ - 1

Answer 1

3^(-4) * 3^5 can be simplified as 3^(5-4) = 3^1 = 3

So none of the provided options are equal to 3^(-4) * 3^5.